Rome2Rio

How to get fromPoitiers to Saint-Étienneby plane, train, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car

Find Transport to Saint-Étienne

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Poitiers to Saint-Étienne by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane PIS - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain train
    2h 39m
    €76–291

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Poitiers to Saint-Étiennerideshare rideshare 409.3 km
    5h 54m
    €28

  3. Train via Antony

    1. Take the train from Poitiers to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain train Ter
    5h 9m
    €138–238

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tours to Clermont-Ferrandbus bus 724
    3. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 14m
    €47–77

  5. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BOD - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain train
    6h 40m
    €111–248

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Roannetrain train
    3. Take the train from Roanne to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain train Ter
    7h 19m
    €97–164

  7. Bus via Limoges

    1. Take the bus from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Felletin - Gare Sncfbus bus 204
    3. Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Gare SNCFbus bus 259
    4. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routièrebus bus X18
    11h 38m
    €48–79

  8. Drive  409.3 km

    1. Drive from Poitiers to Saint-Étiennecar car 409.3 km
    5h 17m
    €66–95

Poitiers to Saint-Étienne by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€138Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Poitiers to Saint-Étienne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 460.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Saint-Étienne, France?

You can take a train from Poitiers to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Tours, and Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station in around 10h 14m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There